There's also a doggie disco now and then. And more thing: doggie parties.

"We've already had a Yorkie birthday party with 30 little dogs all celebrating their birthdays here," said franchise owner Blane Dydasco, who is in partnership with his wife, Mel Martin. "We are open to charity groups, civic groups, singles mixers, rescue groups and welcome all of them.”

Dydasco left the film industry, where he worked in lighting, to open this business. Martin, a teacher, is right by his side.

"We are lifelong dog lovers, and have two of them, so this seemed to be a perfect fit," he said.

At the grand opening, dogs were lined up to go into a photo booth, and their owners chose from hats, sunglasses, boas, and other props to dress up the pooches. Dydasco and Martin put a fluffy boa on their boxer Manny, and he was all set for his close up.

Cards for free appetizers at Lazy Dog Cafe also were tucked in the bags.

Four-pawed guests received their own bags filled with treats and cookies.

Inside the sporty canine gym is agility equipment, lockers for dog owners, cubbies with dog toys, and blackboards with monthly specials. A table was set up during the weekend event with information on the Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Raffle tickets were sold, with proceeds going to the group.

There's a comfy couch for humans and a bar with padded stools facing the agility room for doggie moms and dads to relax.

Doggie treats? Right there on the bar. A coffee station is nearby.

"We want this to be a happy place for everyone," Dydasco said.

Margo Listern, of Huntington Beach, came in to check out the Zoom Room.

"I have a poodle named Roxy, and this would be a wonderful place to hold a poodle party with Roxy and her friends," Listern said. "She's at home today, but I'm going to bring her in next week and see what her reaction is."

Manny, a boxer, is ready to go into the photo booth and get his picture taken. Manny belongs to Zoom Room owners Blane Dydasco and Mel Martin EVA KILGORE, FOR THE REGISTER
Mel Martin (owner), Zoom Room founder Jamie Van Wye, Blane Dydasco (owner) after Zoom Room blessing by Blane's dad Vince Dydasco EVA KILGORE, FOR THE REGISTER
Trigger, a shetland sheepdog, brought his owners Morgan and Keith McComb to the grand opening of Zoom Room EVA KILGORE, FOR THE REGISTER
Laci, 3, a Dalmatian, and Mick, 9, a Golden retriever, wore festive bandanas at the opening of Zoom Room. EVA KILGORE, FOR THE REGISTER
Dogs and their owners get ready for an agility class at newly opened Zoom Room EVA KILGORE, FOR THE REGISTER
Vince Dydasco, father of owner Blane Dydasco, flew in from Oahu to bless Zoom Room, and hand out leis. EVA KILGORE, FOR THE REGISTER
Doggie owners are able choose snacks for their pooches at Zoom Room. EVA KILGORE, FOR THE REGISTER
Lots of activities at the Zoom Room for dogs. EVA KILGORE, FOR THE REGISTER
Ready for their closeups, lots of props for doggies at the photo booth during Zoom Room grand opening. EVA KILGORE, FOR THE REGISTER

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